Run Kubernetes GPU jobs on Spot with an on-demand fallback
Configure DOKS Spot GPU pools, autoscaling, affinity and PDBs. Test an on-demand fallback and compare cost per completed Kubernetes GPU job.
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Hosting, self-hosting, storage, streaming, and operational guides for systems you can reason about.
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DigitalOcean Spaces private downloads with expiring links
Build DigitalOcean Spaces private downloads in Next.js. Check file ownership, issue expiring links, and test denied access with a complete companion project.
Build your own OBS multistream server for Twitch and YouTube
Build an OBS multistream server with Restreamer. Send one upload to Twitch and YouTube, estimate bandwidth costs, and add TikTok with stream-key access.
Back Up a Docker Compose App and Test the Restore
Back up Docker Compose configuration, named volumes, and PostgreSQL to private object storage, then prove a restore works on an isolated server.
Self-Host a Private Stoat Chat Server
Secure a fresh Droplet, install Stoat’s official Docker Compose stack, and prove the web client works before you invite anyone.
Monitor a Website with Uptime Kuma
Run Uptime Kuma on a separate server, check a website over HTTPS, and prove that an alert and recovery reach you before an outage does.